Contemplation

Monday, October 15, 2012

For decades, I have voiced my dislike of the fall season. It seemed autumn and her riotous colors were taunting me; my rational mind knew those
gaudy hues would rapidly fade, shrivel and die. I loved spring the best—the
greening of hope and then the birth of new growth and the herald of new beginnings—something to
look forward to.

In the last 10 years I have
begun to appreciate the colors and the vibrancy of autumn. I have noticed the sun’s
oblique rays give me subtle new perspectives, and autumn’s shadows, soft and
cool, often place a gauzy haze over imperfections. Reluctance

as summer's light wanesshe slips reluctantlyinto
autumngunmetal gray skies, harbingerof
dark afternoons, bring sadness, anxiety
it’s the letting goof
leaves and of birdsong—all
that beauty
yet each year she choosesto
adapt and becomeseven
more seasoned
In truth, spring and summer are so blatant in broadcasting their
talents it is sometimes overwhelming—difficult to absorb the fecundity and
tiring to be in continual awe. Now, far into the autumn of my life…

…I glance at the curve to cometurn
away from the final bendchoose
to revel inslanted
sunlight’s glintI pause on this autumn road to
touch, sense and savorsweet
honest subtle changes
I bask in the warmth of orange

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